Girls in Action is a program of the Power of People Leadership Institute (POPLI), a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization. POPLI is dedicated to educating youth and adults to use their personal power in a positive manner and become leaders in their communities through the Girls in Action TM, Re-Planting TM and Boys of Hope TM projects.

Being positively engaged while learning and growing during a youth’s formative years makes for a healthier society overall. Girls in Action participants are more than twice as likely to attend college compared with students that are not involved in the program. There is a significant decrease in destructive behaviors including: absenteeism, violence, sexual activity and teen pregnancy.

By cultivating significant relationships with women mentor and leaders, Girls in Action creates pathways for students to pursue positive action steps that lead to success in their life, school and eventually their careers. See some of our girls stories here.

Through weekly mentoring in a structured environment, girls are encouraged to focus on their personal power, taught leadership development, participate in service learning, obtain career coaching, go on college visits and are celebrated in their communities.

Answer: Girls in Action has three program coordinators and over 30 lead mentors. Currently we have five major corporations involved in mentoring and career coaching our girls. We also depend on volunteers that make positive impacts on girls lives. Read more on how to get involved.